Netflix Selects Ideal Actor for Mr. 2 in One Piece Upcoming Installment

Baroque Works is set to exert significant influence in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the real showdown won’t unfold until the third season, and a cherished, audience-beloved member has recently been selected.

The streaming service revealed this week that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will embody Mr. 2. The role possesses the power to transform into an perfect replica of any person they’ve made contact with with their right hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a rendition of that figure reimagined as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the original manga and anime.

Escola joins a number of fresh additions set to bring the organization to life, such as leader the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as a key member, and a familiar face, who will appear as the cast as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.

Even though Bon Clay is a major member of the group, the character won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Given the next season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this represents a notable change in the schedule of the character’s debut, one that could indicate additional alterations to the narrative framework.

Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the role. Along with their recent voice performance in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the range they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.

Netflix's live-action One Piece show is set to return for its season two on March 10th, 2026.